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British Curriculum International Schools in Tokyo, Japan

Compare 29 British Curriculum international schools in Tokyo, Japan. Filter by curriculum, fees (average JPY 2,290,101), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
29
Curricula
21
Average annual fee
JPY 2,290,101
Fee range
JPY 577,500 – 11,180,000
More school facts
Most common curriculum
British Curriculum (16 schools)
Average school size
634 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Laurus International School of Science - Aoyama
Oldest
Saint Maur International School (1872)
With boarding
1
About international schools in Tokyo, Japan

British-curriculum international schools in Tokyo typically deliver the English national curriculum (often through the Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stages, IGCSEs and A-level programmes) and are staffed and taught primarily in English, with Japanese language study and other modern languages commonly on offer. These schools range from small primary-focused settings to larger all-through campuses and, in recent years, a few UK independent-school franchises have opened alongside long-established local British schools. Annual tuition for British-curriculum schools in Tokyo commonly sits in the mid-to-high range for the city - many schools fall in roughly ¥1.5 - 3.0 million a year, while some long-established or larger day and boarding programmes can be higher. Admissions are often competitive: families are usually advised to start enquiries a year or more ahead for popular entry points, expect assessments or entrance interviews, and plan for waiting lists and additional one-off fees such as registration or capital charges.

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FAQs for Japan

What does “British curriculum” mean here in Tokyo?
In Tokyo a British curriculum school normally follows the English national curriculum framework, adapted for an international community and taught in English; it typically leads to internationally recognised external qualifications such as IGCSEs and A-levels at secondary level. Schools vary in how closely they follow UK assessment patterns and how much local content (for example Japanese language and culture) they include in the programme.
What ages and qualifications do these schools cover?
Many British-curriculum schools are all-through, taking children from early years (age 3 - 5) through primary and secondary to sixth form (up to age 18), with qualifications commonly including IGCSEs around age 16 and A-levels at 18. Smaller or newer schools may only offer primary years or stop at lower secondary, so check each school’s listed age range and whether they run a recognised UK examination route.
How much should we expect to pay for tuition and extra fees?
Tuition for British-curriculum international schools in Tokyo is commonly in the mid-to-high range among Tokyo international schools, often around ¥1.5 - 3.0 million per year, with some larger or long-established schools charging higher day fees and additional one-off or annual charges for capital, registration and activities. Beyond headline tuition, families should budget for deposits, bus or lunch fees, uniforms, exam fees and school trips which can add materially to the annual cost.
When should we apply and what is the admissions rhythm?
For competitive entry points many families begin the process 12 - 18 months before their desired start date so they have time for tours, assessments, paperwork and possible waiting lists; a minimum realistic lead time for less competitive entry points is often 6 - 9 months. Admissions typically include an application form and fee, review of school records, an English intake assessment or interview for the child, and sometimes reference checks, with places offered subject to availability.
Will my child who is not fluent in English be supported, and will they learn Japanese?
Most British-curriculum schools in Tokyo run English-medium classes and offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) support or similar interventions for newer English speakers, though the level and duration of support vary by school. Japanese language lessons are commonly provided either as a taught subject for international pupils or through separate Japanese-as-a-second-language programmes, and some schools offer fully bilingual or Japanese-dual-language options - check the school’s published support and language provision policies before applying.